On 2/7/2018 1, the vessel G.M. PENMAN (Official Number 839124) was involved in a risk of collision (near collision) - risk of being struck in Isabella Point, Saltspring Island, BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC).
The vessel, with 0 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. Fortunately, the ship was able to continue its voyage. No injuries or fatalities were reported, and there was none pollution.
This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 2/9/2018 1. Weather at the time was reported as overcast with winds from the SE at 10.00 knots.
On 07 February 2018, the ro-ro passenger ferry "SKEENA QUEEN", with 78 people on board, reported a close quarters situation with the workboat "G.M. PENMAN" while transiting in the Satellite Channel, near Saltspring Island, BC. The ferry took evasive action.